We created Oaks Rise to be something completely different. We don’t just provide a high-quality education—we rebuild trust, self-esteem and wellbeing. We focus on relationships, interests, and giving young people a safe space to reconnect with learning.
If you value neuro-affirming, consent-based and collaborative education, then Oaks Rise is a place where your skills will really matter. If you want to help autistic young people build a positive sense of identity, reconnect with learning and be part of something truly different—we’d love to hear from you.
Current Vacancies
If you are interested in any of the vacancies below, please email Info@Oaksrise.org for an application pack including job description & person specification. Final deadline for applications is 12 noon 3rd June.
Higher-Level Learning Assistant
| Contract Type | Permanent, part-time |
| Days | 3 – 3.5 days per week, to be agreed in line with the successful candidate’s preference. |
| Salary | £25,500 – £30,000 FTE depending on experience |
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and highly capable Higher-Level Learning Assistant to join our talented and committed team, working across different groups across the provision. This enhanced role is designed for an individual who can take a proactive leadership position in supporting autistic learners with complex social, emotional and educational needs, while working collaboratively with Senior Learning Facilitators.
The successful candidate will play a central role in creating a calm, emotionally safe and engaging learning environment that enables young people to rebuild confidence, develop independence and re-engage with education. The role will focus on supporting Maths and English lessons, working closely with the Oaks Rise specialist maths and English teachers. In addition to supporting learners directly, the Higher-Level Learning Assistant will contribute to planning, support assessment and progress recording, implement personalised learning and wellbeing strategies and help shape best practice across the provision.
Essential Criteria
- At least 5 years’ experience working with children including autistic children and young people in educational, therapeutic or alternative provision settings.
- Strong understanding of neuro-affirming, low-demand and consent-based practice.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and maths.
- Confidence supporting learners in English and maths across a broad range of attainment levels, including Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 curriculum content.
- Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with young people, families and colleagues.
Learning Assistant
| Contract Type | Permanent, part-time |
| Days | 3.5 – 4 days per week, to be agreed in line with the successful candidate’s preference. |
| Salary | £22,500 - £25,000 (FTE), depending on experience |
About the role
We are seeking a Learning Assistant to join our small talented and committed team. The role will work across two groups of learners; the morning group who are primarily Key Stage 3 aged and the afternoon group who are primarily Key Stage 4 aged. The role involves working closely with Senior Learning Facilitators to support the delivery of personalised, creative and engaging sessions that prioritise relationships and wellbeing alongside academic progress.
Essential Criteria
- At least 3 years’ experience working with children including autistic children and young people.
- Experience working with demand avoidant children including those with PDA
- Calm, friendly and approachable. Able to build positive and supportive relationships with learners
- Strong organizational & administration skills.
- Strong ability to respond flexibly, responsively ‘in the moment’ and work proactively to identify emerging needs, prioritise and adjust plans accordingly.